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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.20 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.20 and 122.56 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.20 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.20 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.20 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 46,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107.07/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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