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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 376.74 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 376.74 and 121.42 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 376.74 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/376.74 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 376.74 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 45,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743.16/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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