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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 345.24 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 345.24 and 145.32 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 345.24 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/345.24 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 345.24 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 50,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,170.28/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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