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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.28 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.28 and 133.07 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.28 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.28 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.28 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 49,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,938.51/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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