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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.95 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.95 and 123.63 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.95 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.95 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.95 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 46,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,725.96/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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