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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 375.32 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 375.32 and 87.94 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 375.32 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/375.32 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 375.32 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 33,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005.64/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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