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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.82 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.82 and 86.70 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.82 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.82 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.82 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 32,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671.58/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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