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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 345.81 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 345.81 and 140.09 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 345.81 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/345.81 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 345.81 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 48,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442.79/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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