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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 345.62 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 345.62 and 139.93 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 345.62 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/345.62 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 345.62 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 48,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,362.09/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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