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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 376.08 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 376.08 and 134.79 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 376.08 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/376.08 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 376.08 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 50,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,691.82/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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