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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 347.02 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 347.02 and 140.96 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 347.02 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/347.02 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 347.02 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 48,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,915.94/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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