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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 376.85 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 376.85 and 88.80 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 376.85 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/376.85 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 376.85 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 33,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463.09/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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