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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 376.69 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 376.69 and 114.13 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 376.69 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/376.69 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 376.69 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 42,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,992.93/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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