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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 374.54 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 374.54 and 201.14 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 374.54 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/374.54 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 374.54 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 75,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,333.97/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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