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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.25, 376.87 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.25, 376.87 and 114.27 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.25 : 376.87 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.25/376.87 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.25x = 376.87 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.25x = 43,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,064.93/251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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