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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 346.23 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 346.23 and 137.33 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 346.23 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/346.23 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 346.23 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 47,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,547.08/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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