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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 345.43 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 345.43 and 139.80 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 345.43 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/345.43 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 345.43 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 48,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,291.11/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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