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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 376.91 and 89.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 376.91 and 89.00 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 376.91 = 89.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/376.91 = 89.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 376.91 × 89.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 33,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545.82/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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