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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 375.20 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 375.20 and 87.78 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 375.20 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/375.20 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 375.20 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 32,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,935.06/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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