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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 345.09 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 345.09 and 145.17 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 345.09 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/345.09 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 345.09 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 50,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,096.72/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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