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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 376.26 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 376.26 and 96.93 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 376.26 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/376.26 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 376.26 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 36,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,471.06/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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