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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 376.52 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 376.52 and 121.06 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 376.52 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/376.52 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 376.52 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 45,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,581.38/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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