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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 377.46 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 377.46 and 89.30 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 377.46 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/377.46 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 377.46 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 33,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,708.12/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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