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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.29 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.29 and 123.19 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.29 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.29 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.29 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 46,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477.57/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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