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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 346.02 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 346.02 and 145.80 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 346.02 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/346.02 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 346.02 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 50,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,451.38/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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