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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 376.95 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 376.95 and 88.93 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 376.95 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/376.95 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 376.95 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 33,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,522.97/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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