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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 345.06 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 345.06 and 146.61 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 345.06 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/345.06 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 345.06 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 50,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,589.25/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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