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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 375.58 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 375.58 and 134.78 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 375.58 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/375.58 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 375.58 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 50,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,620.67/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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