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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.46 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.46 and 89.21 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.46 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.46 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.46 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 33,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,673.21/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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