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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.67, 375.86 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.67, 375.86 and 133.61 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.67 : 375.86 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.67/375.86 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.67x = 375.86 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.67x = 50,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,217.11/250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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