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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.95 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.95 and 140.89 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.95 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.95 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.95 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 48,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,881.57/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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