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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 376.66 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 376.66 and 105.02 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 376.66 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/376.66 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 376.66 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 39,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.83/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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