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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.11 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.11 and 86.97 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.11 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.11 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.11 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 32,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,797.26/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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