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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 345.77 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 345.77 and 140.04 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 345.77 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/345.77 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 345.77 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 48,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,422.24/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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