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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 345.52 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 345.52 and 145.48 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 345.52 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/345.52 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 345.52 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 50,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,266.25/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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