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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 376.94 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 376.94 and 97.17 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 376.94 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/376.94 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 376.94 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 36,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627.26/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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