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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.11, 376.71 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.11, 376.71 and 88.84 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.11 : 376.71 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.11/376.71 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.11x = 376.71 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.11x = 33,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,466.92/251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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