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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 345.05 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 345.05 and 145.13 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 345.05 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/345.05 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 345.05 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 50,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,077.11/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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