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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 345.72 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 345.72 and 140.00 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 345.72 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/345.72 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 345.72 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 48,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401.73/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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