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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.29 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.29 and 88.74 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.29 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.29 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.29 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 33,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391.97/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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