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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 345.95 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 345.95 and 145.79 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 345.95 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/345.95 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 345.95 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 50,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,434.69/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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