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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 345.94 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 345.94 and 145.77 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 345.94 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/345.94 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 345.94 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 50,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,427.67/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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