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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.40 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.40 and 89.32 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.40 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.40 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.40 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 33,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,709.14/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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