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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 345.30 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 345.30 and 145.28 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 345.30 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/345.30 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 345.30 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 50,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,165.18/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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