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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 377.97 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 377.97 and 123.64 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 377.97 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/377.97 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 377.97 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 46,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,732.21/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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