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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 376.77 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 376.77 and 88.83 is: 133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 376.77 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/376.77 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 376.77 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 33,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468.48/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.24

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