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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 345.61 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 345.61 and 139.94 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 345.61 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/345.61 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 345.61 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 48,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,362.94/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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