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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 375 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 375 and 87.69 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 375 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/375 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 375 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 32,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,883.75/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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