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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 374.92 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 374.92 and 87.72 is: 131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 374.92 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/374.92 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 374.92 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 32,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,887.98/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.53

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