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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 376.37 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 376.37 and 104.73 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 376.37 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/376.37 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 376.37 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 39,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417.23/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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