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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.61 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.61 and 144.17 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.61 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.61 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.61 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 49,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,824.51/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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