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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.00, 375.17 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.00, 375.17 and 87.68 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.00 : 375.17 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.00/375.17 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.00x = 375.17 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.00x = 32,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,895.41/250.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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