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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 376.67 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 376.67 and 97.01 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 376.67 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/376.67 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 376.67 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 36,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,538.39/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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