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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 376.12 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 376.12 and 88.40 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 376.12 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/376.12 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 376.12 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 33,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249.01/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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