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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 376.65 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 376.65 and 114.20 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 376.65 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/376.65 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 376.65 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 43,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013.43/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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