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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 345.34 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 345.34 and 139.73 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 345.34 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/345.34 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 345.34 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 48,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252.81/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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