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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 374.89 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 374.89 and 87.70 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 374.89 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/374.89 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 374.89 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 32,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,877.85/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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