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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 375.21 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 375.21 and 87.71 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 375.21 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/375.21 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 375.21 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 32,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,909.67/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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