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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 376.18 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 376.18 and 86.24 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 376.18 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/376.18 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 376.18 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 32,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439.88/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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