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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 345.44 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 345.44 and 145.35 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 345.44 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/345.44 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 345.44 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 50,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209.70/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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