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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 377.20 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 377.20 and 89.18 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 377.20 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/377.20 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 377.20 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 33,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,638.70/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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