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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.51 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.51 and 88.08 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.51 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.51 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.51 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 33,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,074.92/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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