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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 345.60 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 345.60 and 145.48 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 345.60 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/345.60 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 345.60 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 50,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,277.89/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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