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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 345.06 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 345.06 and 145.08 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 345.06 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/345.06 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 345.06 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 50,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,061.30/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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