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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.72 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.72 and 87.30 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.72 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.72 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.72 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 32,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974.96/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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