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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 376.02 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 376.02 and 86.20 is: 129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 376.02 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/376.02 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 376.02 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 32,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411.98/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.28

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