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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 375.39 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 375.39 and 87.91 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 375.39 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/375.39 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 375.39 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 32,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999.60/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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