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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 377.83 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 377.83 and 89.62 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 377.83 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/377.83 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 377.83 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 33,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,861.12/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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