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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 376.92 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 376.92 and 97.25 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 376.92 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/376.92 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 376.92 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 36,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.59/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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