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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 375.85 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 375.85 and 86.05 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 375.85 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/375.85 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 375.85 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 32,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341.27/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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