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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 345 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 345 and 145.09 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 345 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/345 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 345 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 50,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,054.33/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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