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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.56 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.56 and 88.50 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.56 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.56 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.56 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 33,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,591.50/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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