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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.79 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.79 and 145.67 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.79 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.79 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.79 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 50,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,373.01/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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