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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 376.64 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 376.64 and 97.13 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 376.64 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/376.64 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 376.64 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 36,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,580.67/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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