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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.82 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.82 and 114.94 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.82 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.82 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.82 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 43,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,426.63/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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