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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.75 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.75 and 145.61 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.75 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.75 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.75 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 50,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,344.98/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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