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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.25 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.25 and 145.24 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.25 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.25 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.25 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 50,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.37/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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