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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.53, 345.76 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.53, 345.76 and 145.60 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.53 : 345.76 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.53/345.76 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.53x = 345.76 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.53x = 50,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,342.66/250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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