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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 344.86 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 344.86 and 145 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 344.86 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/344.86 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 344.86 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 50,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004.70/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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