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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.14 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.14 and 76.76 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.14 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.14 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.14 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 28,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793.49/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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