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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.57 and 94.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.57 and 94.81 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.57 = 94.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.57 = 94.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.57 × 94.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 35,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,703.07/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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