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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 377.99 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 377.99 and 121.97 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 377.99 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/377.99 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 377.99 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 46,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,100.94/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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