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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.69 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.69 and 97.09 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.69 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.69 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.69 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 36,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572.35/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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