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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 376.36 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 376.36 and 84.12 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 376.36 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/376.36 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 376.36 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 31,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,659.40/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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