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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 376.63 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 376.63 and 97.05 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 376.63 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/376.63 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 376.63 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 36,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,551.94/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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