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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 376.58 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 376.58 and 72.94 is: 109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 376.58 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/376.58 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 376.58 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 27,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468.40/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.40

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