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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 377.98 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 377.98 and 89.56 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 377.98 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/377.98 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 377.98 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 33,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.89/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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