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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 376.59 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 376.59 and 96.81 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 376.59 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/376.59 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 376.59 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 36,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,457.68/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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