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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 377.76 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 377.76 and 123.60 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 377.76 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/377.76 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 377.76 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 46,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,691.14/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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