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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 377.39 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 377.39 and 123.20 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 377.39 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/377.39 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 377.39 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 46,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491.95/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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