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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 345.52 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 345.52 and 138.34 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 345.52 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/345.52 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 345.52 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 47,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,799.24/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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