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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 376.83 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 376.83 and 114.32 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 376.83 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/376.83 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 376.83 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 43,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,077.32/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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