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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 344.94 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 344.94 and 145.10 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 344.94 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/344.94 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 344.94 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 50,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,050.79/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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