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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 376.12 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 376.12 and 135.14 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 376.12 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/376.12 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 376.12 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 50,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,828.86/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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