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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 375.21 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 375.21 and 87.82 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 375.21 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/375.21 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 375.21 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 32,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,950.94/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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