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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 377.07 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 377.07 and 114.40 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 377.07 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/377.07 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 377.07 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 43,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,136.81/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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