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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 344.96 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 344.96 and 146.50 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 344.96 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/344.96 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 344.96 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 50,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,535.91/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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