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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 345.52 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 345.52 and 138.36 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 345.52 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/345.52 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 345.52 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 47,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,805.67/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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