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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 376.56 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 376.56 and 88.74 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 376.56 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/376.56 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 376.56 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 33,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415.93/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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