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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.64 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.64 and 145.56 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.64 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.64 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.64 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 50,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,311.36/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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