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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.54, 345.65 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.54, 345.65 and 145.62 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.54 : 345.65 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.54/345.65 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.54x = 345.65 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.54x = 50,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,333.64/250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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