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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 376.92 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 376.92 and 97.15 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 376.92 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/376.92 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 376.92 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 36,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.78/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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