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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 377.26 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 377.26 and 89.30 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 377.26 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/377.26 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 377.26 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 33,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,690.04/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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