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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 374.16 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 374.16 and 134.08 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 374.16 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/374.16 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 374.16 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 50,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,167.37/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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