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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 374.89 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 374.89 and 134.62 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 374.89 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/374.89 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 374.89 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 50,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465.70/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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