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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 375.59 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 375.59 and 88.02 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 375.59 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/375.59 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 375.59 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 33,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,057.55/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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