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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 377.10 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 377.10 and 89.11 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 377.10 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/377.10 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 377.10 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 33,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,603.85/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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