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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 376.72 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 376.72 and 97.10 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 376.72 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/376.72 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 376.72 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 36,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,577.14/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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