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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 375.17 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 375.17 and 87.81 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 375.17 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/375.17 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 375.17 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 32,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,943.24/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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