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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 375.76 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 375.76 and 88.18 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 375.76 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/375.76 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 375.76 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 33,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134.52/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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