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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.28 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.28 and 76.82 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.28 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.28 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.28 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 28,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,829.01/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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