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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 376.55 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 376.55 and 97.07 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 376.55 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/376.55 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 376.55 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 36,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,552.16/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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