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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 375.37 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 375.37 and 76.88 is: 115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 375.37 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/375.37 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 375.37 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 28,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858.45/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.33

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