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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 345.26 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 345.26 and 145.31 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 345.26 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/345.26 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 345.26 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 50,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,167.28/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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