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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 375.80 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 375.80 and 135.24 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 375.80 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/375.80 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 375.80 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 50,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,822.52/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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