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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 376.74 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 376.74 and 88.81 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 376.74 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/376.74 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 376.74 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 33,458.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458.28/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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