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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.80 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.80 and 114.28 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.80 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.80 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.80 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 43,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060.70/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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