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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 376.35 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 376.35 and 135.30 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 376.35 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/376.35 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 376.35 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 50,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,920.16/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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