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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 345.17 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 345.17 and 145.19 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 345.17 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/345.17 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 345.17 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 50,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115.23/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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