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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 346.08 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 346.08 and 145.90 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 346.08 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/346.08 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 346.08 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 50,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,493.07/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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