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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 375.18 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 375.18 and 85.59 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 375.18 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/375.18 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 375.18 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 32,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111.66/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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