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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.87 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.87 and 88.97 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.87 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.87 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.87 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 33,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,527.81/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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