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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 376.84 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 376.84 and 97.17 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 376.84 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/376.84 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 376.84 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 36,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.54/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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