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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.15 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.15 and 139.59 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.15 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.15 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.15 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 48,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179.49/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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