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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 346.01 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 346.01 and 145.87 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 346.01 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/346.01 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 346.01 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 50,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,472.83/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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