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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 375.71 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 375.71 and 135.06 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 375.71 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/375.71 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 375.71 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 50,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,742.72/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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