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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 375.12 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 375.12 and 136 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 375.12 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/375.12 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 375.12 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 51,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,016.32/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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