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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 377.28 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 377.28 and 123.12 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 377.28 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/377.28 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 377.28 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 46,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,450.71/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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