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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 375.38 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 375.38 and 87.90 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 375.38 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/375.38 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 375.38 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 32,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995.90/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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