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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.31, 377.10 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.31, 377.10 and 95.24 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.31 : 377.10 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.31/377.10 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.31x = 377.10 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.31x = 35,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,915.00/251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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