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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 346.18 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 346.18 and 145.95 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 346.18 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/346.18 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 346.18 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 50,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,523.24/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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