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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 377.22 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 377.22 and 89.10 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 377.22 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/377.22 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 377.22 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 33,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,610.30/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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