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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 375.89 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 375.89 and 86.08 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 375.89 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/375.89 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 375.89 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 32,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357.02/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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