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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 376.05 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 376.05 and 88.32 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 376.05 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/376.05 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 376.05 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 33,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212.74/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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