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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 374.81 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 374.81 and 134.58 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 374.81 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/374.81 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 374.81 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 50,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,441.31/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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