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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.41, 376.82 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.41, 376.82 and 97.26 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.41 : 376.82 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.41/376.82 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.41x = 376.82 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.41x = 36,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,649.03/251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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