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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 375.72 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 375.72 and 134.83 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 375.72 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/375.72 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 375.72 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 50,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,658.33/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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