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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 377.19 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 377.19 and 97.40 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 377.19 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/377.19 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 377.19 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 36,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,739.25/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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