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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 345.07 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 345.07 and 146.59 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 345.07 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/345.07 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 345.07 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 50,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,583.81/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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