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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 376.12 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 376.12 and 135.26 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 376.12 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/376.12 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 376.12 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 50,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,873.99/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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