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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 376.25 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 376.25 and 96.89 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 376.25 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/376.25 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 376.25 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 36,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,456.05/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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