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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.91 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.91 and 140.85 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.91 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.91 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.91 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 48,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,861.57/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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