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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 374.88 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 374.88 and 134.27 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 374.88 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/374.88 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 374.88 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 50,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,333.26/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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