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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 377.18 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 377.18 and 121.32 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 377.18 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/377.18 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 377.18 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 45,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,759.48/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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