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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 378.13 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 378.13 and 115.02 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 378.13 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/378.13 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 378.13 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 43,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492.51/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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