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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 344.90 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 344.90 and 146.60 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 344.90 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/344.90 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 344.90 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 50,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,562.34/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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