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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 377.33 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 377.33 and 123.26 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 377.33 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/377.33 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 377.33 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 46,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,508.12/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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