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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 375.45 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 375.45 and 135 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 375.45 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/375.45 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 375.45 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 50,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,685.24/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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