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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.23 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.23 and 88.55 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.23 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.23 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.23 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 33,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,315.17/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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