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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 376.08 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 376.08 and 135.06 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 376.08 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/376.08 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 376.08 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 50,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,793.36/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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