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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 345.40 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 345.40 and 146.78 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 345.40 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/345.40 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 345.40 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 50,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,697.81/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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