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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 346.12 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 346.12 and 145.90 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 346.12 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/346.12 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 346.12 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 50,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,498.91/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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