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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 376.56 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 376.56 and 84.19 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 376.56 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/376.56 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 376.56 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 31,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700.70/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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