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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.64 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.64 and 102.88 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.64 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.64 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.64 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 38,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748.72/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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