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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 376.52 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 376.52 and 86.48 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 376.52 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/376.52 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 376.52 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 32,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561.45/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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