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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 345.62 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 345.62 and 139.94 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 345.62 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/345.62 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 345.62 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 48,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366.06/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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