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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 376.83 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 376.83 and 121.07 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 376.83 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/376.83 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 376.83 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 45,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622.20/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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