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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 374.90 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 374.90 and 134.28 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 374.90 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/374.90 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 374.90 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 50,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,341.57/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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