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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 345.25 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 345.25 and 138.15 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 345.25 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/345.25 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 345.25 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 47,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,693.87/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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