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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 374.94 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 374.94 and 134.63 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 374.94 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/374.94 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 374.94 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 50,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,478.17/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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