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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 374.94 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 374.94 and 145.96 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 374.94 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/374.94 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 374.94 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 54,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725.51/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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