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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.00, 344.97 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.00, 344.97 and 139.48 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.00 : 344.97 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.00/344.97 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.00x = 344.97 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.00x = 48,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,114.69/250.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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