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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.43 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.43 and 139.79 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.43 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.43 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.43 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 48,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,285.58/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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