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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 375.13 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 375.13 and 76.72 is: 115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 375.13 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/375.13 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 375.13 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 28,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780.89/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.09

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