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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 377.51 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 377.51 and 114.99 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 377.51 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/377.51 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 377.51 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 43,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,409.30/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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