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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.97, 375.08 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.97, 375.08 and 134.52 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.97 : 375.08 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.97/375.08 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.97x = 375.08 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.97x = 50,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,455.76/249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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