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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 344.99 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 344.99 and 145.15 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 344.99 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/344.99 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 344.99 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 50,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,074.80/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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