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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 375.38 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 375.38 and 87.96 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 375.38 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/375.38 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 375.38 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 33,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,018.42/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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