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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 376.90 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 376.90 and 97.31 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 376.90 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/376.90 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 376.90 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 36,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,674.01/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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