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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 376.91 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 376.91 and 105.02 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 376.91 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/376.91 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 376.91 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 39,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,583.09/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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