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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 377.06 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 377.06 and 121.34 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 377.06 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/377.06 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 377.06 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 45,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752.80/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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