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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.21, 376.63 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.21, 376.63 and 97.12 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.21 : 376.63 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.21/376.63 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.21x = 376.63 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.21x = 36,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,577.12/251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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