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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 376.90 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 376.90 and 88.97 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 376.90 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/376.90 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 376.90 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 33,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530.69/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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