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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 377.89 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 377.89 and 89.57 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 377.89 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/377.89 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 377.89 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 33,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,848.33/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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