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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 376.85 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 376.85 and 88.90 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 376.85 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/376.85 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 376.85 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 33,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,501.25/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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