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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.14 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.14 and 139.60 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.14 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.14 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.14 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 48,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,181.54/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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