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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 345.49 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 345.49 and 138.33 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 345.49 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/345.49 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 345.49 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 47,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,791.63/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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