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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 377.57 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 377.57 and 123.38 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 377.57 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/377.57 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 377.57 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 46,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,583.01/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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