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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 345.36 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 345.36 and 145.39 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 345.36 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/345.36 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 345.36 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 50,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,212.03/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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