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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 345.51 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 345.51 and 139.87 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 345.51 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/345.51 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 345.51 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 48,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,326.48/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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