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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.65, 377.50 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.65, 377.50 and 89.34 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.65 : 377.50 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.65/377.50 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.65x = 377.50 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.65x = 33,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725.85/251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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