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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 376.11 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 376.11 and 135.13 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 376.11 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/376.11 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 376.11 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 50,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,823.74/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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