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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.22 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.22 and 145.22 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.22 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.22 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.22 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 50,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,132.85/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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