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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 344.96 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 344.96 and 146.56 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 344.96 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/344.96 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 344.96 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 50,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,557.34/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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