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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 376.26 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 376.26 and 88.48 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 376.26 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/376.26 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 376.26 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 33,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,291.48/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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