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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 345.41 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 345.41 and 139.82 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 345.41 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/345.41 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 345.41 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 48,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293.85/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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