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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 376.18 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 376.18 and 88.44 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 376.18 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/376.18 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 376.18 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 33,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269.36/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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