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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 345.18 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 345.18 and 145.27 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 345.18 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/345.18 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 345.18 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 50,144.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,144.30/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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