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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.21, 376.86 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.21, 376.86 and 86.66 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.21 : 376.86 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.21/376.86 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.21x = 376.86 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.21x = 32,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,656.80/251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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