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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 374.98 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 374.98 and 134.87 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 374.98 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/374.98 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 374.98 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 50,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,571.59/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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