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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.73, 376.14 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.73, 376.14 and 88.39 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.73 : 376.14 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.73/376.14 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.73x = 376.14 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.73x = 33,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,247.82/250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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