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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 345.67 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 345.67 and 138.45 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 345.67 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/345.67 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 345.67 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 47,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,858.57/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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