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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 374.96 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 374.96 and 136.16 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 374.96 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/374.96 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 374.96 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 51,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,054.55/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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