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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 376.80 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 376.80 and 95.08 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 376.80 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/376.80 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 376.80 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 35,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,826.14/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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