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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 375.33 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 375.33 and 87.86 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 375.33 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/375.33 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 375.33 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 32,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,976.49/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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