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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 345.27 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 345.27 and 139.70 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 345.27 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/345.27 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 345.27 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 48,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234.89/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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