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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 377.93 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 377.93 and 121.93 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 377.93 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/377.93 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 377.93 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 46,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078.51/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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