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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 345.14 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 345.14 and 139.58 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 345.14 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/345.14 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 345.14 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 48,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,172.92/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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