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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 345.48 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 345.48 and 139.82 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 345.48 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/345.48 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 345.48 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 48,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302.76/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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