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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.82, 376.09 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.82, 376.09 and 88.45 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.82 : 376.09 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.82/376.09 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.82x = 376.09 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.82x = 33,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,265.16/250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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