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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 375.61 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 375.61 and 85.89 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 375.61 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/375.61 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 375.61 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 32,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261.41/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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