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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 345.54 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 345.54 and 145.47 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 345.54 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/345.54 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 345.54 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 50,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,265.70/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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