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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 345.72 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 345.72 and 145.64 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 345.72 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/345.72 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 345.72 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 50,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,350.66/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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