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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 345.02 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 345.02 and 146.52 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 345.02 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/345.02 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 345.02 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 50,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,552.33/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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