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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 345.53 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 345.53 and 139.86 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 345.53 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/345.53 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 345.53 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 48,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,325.83/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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