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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 376.93 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 376.93 and 105.10 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 376.93 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/376.93 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 376.93 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 39,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,615.34/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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