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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 346.92 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 346.92 and 140.89 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 346.92 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/346.92 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 346.92 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 48,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,877.56/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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