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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 376.09 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 376.09 and 88.42 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 376.09 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/376.09 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 376.09 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 33,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252.72/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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