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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.14 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.14 and 121.88 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.14 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.14 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.14 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 45,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.82/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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