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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 345.33 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 345.33 and 146.74 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 345.33 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/345.33 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 345.33 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 50,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,673.72/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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