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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 345.12 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 345.12 and 139.54 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 345.12 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/345.12 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 345.12 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 48,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,158.04/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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