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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.02 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.02 and 88.32 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.02 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.02 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.02 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 33,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210.09/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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