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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 375.80 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 375.80 and 133.62 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 375.80 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/375.80 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 375.80 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 50,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,214.40/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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