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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.00, 345 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.00, 345 and 137.97 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.00 : 345 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.00/345 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.00x = 345 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.00x = 47,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.65/250.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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