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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 376.52 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 376.52 and 97.06 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 376.52 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/376.52 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 376.52 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 36,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,543.15/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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