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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 347.03 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 347.03 and 140.96 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 347.03 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/347.03 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 347.03 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 48,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,917.35/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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