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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 376.48 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 376.48 and 88.69 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 376.48 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/376.48 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 376.48 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 33,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,387.91/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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