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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.86 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.86 and 89.55 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.86 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.86 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.86 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 33,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837.36/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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