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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 375.49 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 375.49 and 87.96 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 375.49 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/375.49 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 375.49 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 33,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028.07/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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