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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 376.86 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 376.86 and 121.20 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 376.86 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/376.86 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 376.86 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 45,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,674.47/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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