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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.73, 376.04 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.73, 376.04 and 88.43 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.73 : 376.04 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.73/376.04 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.73x = 376.04 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.73x = 33,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251.56/250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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