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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 377.49 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 377.49 and 89.43 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 377.49 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/377.49 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 377.49 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 33,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,758.93/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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