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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 346.11 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 346.11 and 145.89 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 346.11 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/346.11 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 346.11 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 50,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,493.99/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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