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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 345.83 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 345.83 and 140.09 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 345.83 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/345.83 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 345.83 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 48,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,447.49/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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