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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 346.97 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 346.97 and 140.90 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 346.97 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/346.97 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 346.97 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 48,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,887.99/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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