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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 345.10 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 345.10 and 139.56 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 345.10 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/345.10 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 345.10 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 48,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,162.16/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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