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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 344.94 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 344.94 and 139.42 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 344.94 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/344.94 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 344.94 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 48,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,091.53/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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