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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.61 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.61 and 88.67 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.61 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.61 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.61 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 33,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,394.01/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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