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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 374.87 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 374.87 and 134.25 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 374.87 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/374.87 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 374.87 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 50,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,326.90/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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