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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 374.54 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 374.54 and 134.30 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 374.54 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/374.54 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 374.54 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 50,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300.72/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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