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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 345.63 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 345.63 and 139.91 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 345.63 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/345.63 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 345.63 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 48,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,356.39/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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