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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 377.44 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 377.44 and 89.35 is: 134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 377.44 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/377.44 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 377.44 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 33,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,724.26/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.00

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