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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.64 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.64 and 89.37 is: 134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.64 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.64 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.64 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 33,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749.69/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.07

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