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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.34 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.34 and 88.61 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.34 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.34 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.34 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 33,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345.16/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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