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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 345.89 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 345.89 and 145.73 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 345.89 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/345.89 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 345.89 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 50,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,405.82/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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