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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 376.40 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 376.40 and 135.48 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 376.40 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/376.40 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 376.40 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 50,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,995.01/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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