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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 375.29 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 375.29 and 87.84 is: 131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 375.29 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/375.29 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 375.29 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 32,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,964.43/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.76

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