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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.50 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.50 and 88.69 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.50 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.50 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.50 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 33,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391.79/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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