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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 345.59 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 345.59 and 139.92 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 345.59 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/345.59 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 345.59 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 48,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,354.95/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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