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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 375.39 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 375.39 and 134.93 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 375.39 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/375.39 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 375.39 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 50,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,649.50/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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