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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.43 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.43 and 96.95 is: 145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.43 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.43 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.43 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 36,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,492.52/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.37

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