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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 377.38 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 377.38 and 89.17 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 377.38 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/377.38 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 377.38 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 33,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650.97/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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