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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 376.14 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 376.14 and 88.46 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 376.14 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/376.14 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 376.14 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 33,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,271.80/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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