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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.86, 374.91 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.86, 374.91 and 134.17 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.86 : 374.91 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.86/374.91 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.86x = 374.91 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.86x = 50,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,302.69/249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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