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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 376.75 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 376.75 and 88.84 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 376.75 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/376.75 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 376.75 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 33,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468.59/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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