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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 375.08 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 375.08 and 134.48 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 375.08 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/375.08 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 375.08 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 50,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,441.02/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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