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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 376.03 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 376.03 and 86.19 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 376.03 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/376.03 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 376.03 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 32,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408.24/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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