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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.32 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.32 and 88.62 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.32 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.32 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.32 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 33,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349.48/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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