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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 345.49 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 345.49 and 145.46 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 345.49 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/345.49 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 345.49 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 50,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,255.48/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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