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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 345.07 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 345.07 and 139.55 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 345.07 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/345.07 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 345.07 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 48,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,154.52/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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