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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 346.20 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 346.20 and 138.85 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 346.20 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/346.20 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 346.20 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 48,069.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069.87/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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