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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.87, 376.37 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.87, 376.37 and 88.57 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.87 : 376.37 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.87/376.37 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.87x = 376.37 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.87x = 33,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,334.37/250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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