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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 375.12 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 375.12 and 134.46 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 375.12 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/375.12 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 375.12 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 50,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,438.64/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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