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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 377.07 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 377.07 and 123.06 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 377.07 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/377.07 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 377.07 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 46,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,402.23/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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