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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.92 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.92 and 140.86 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.92 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.92 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.92 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 48,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,867.15/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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