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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.95 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.95 and 89.64 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.95 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.95 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.95 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 33,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,879.44/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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