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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 345.90 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 345.90 and 140.14 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 345.90 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/345.90 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 345.90 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 48,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,474.43/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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