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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.74, 374.72 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.74, 374.72 and 134.05 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.74 : 374.72 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.74/374.72 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.74x = 374.72 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.74x = 50,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,230.67/249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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