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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 344.92 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 344.92 and 145.06 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 344.92 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/344.92 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 344.92 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 50,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,034.71/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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