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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 375.07 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 375.07 and 87.62 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 375.07 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/375.07 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 375.07 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 32,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,863.63/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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