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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 374.56 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 374.56 and 134.52 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 374.56 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/374.56 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 374.56 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 50,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,385.81/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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