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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 376.20 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 376.20 and 134.88 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 376.20 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/376.20 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 376.20 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 50,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,741.86/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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