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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 376.07 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 376.07 and 133.70 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 376.07 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/376.07 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 376.07 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 50,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,278.01/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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