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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 376.13 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 376.13 and 86.27 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 376.13 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/376.13 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 376.13 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 32,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447.07/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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