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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 376.26 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 376.26 and 88.62 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 376.26 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/376.26 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 376.26 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 33,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,344.16/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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