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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.24 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.24 and 88.56 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.24 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.24 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.24 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 33,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319.81/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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