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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 375.33 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 375.33 and 134.53 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 375.33 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/375.33 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 375.33 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 50,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,492.71/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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