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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 375.32 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 375.32 and 87.83 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 375.32 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/375.32 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 375.32 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 32,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,964.36/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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