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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 345.11 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 345.11 and 145.16 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 345.11 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/345.11 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 345.11 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 50,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,095.83/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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