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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 345.87 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 345.87 and 140.12 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 345.87 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/345.87 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 345.87 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 48,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,461.58/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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