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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 345.04 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 345.04 and 139.52 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 345.04 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/345.04 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 345.04 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 48,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,137.91/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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