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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 345.88 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 345.88 and 140.11 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 345.88 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/345.88 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 345.88 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 48,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,461.25/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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