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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 377.45 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 377.45 and 87.11 is: 130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 377.45 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/377.45 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 377.45 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 32,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,879.67/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.67

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