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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 376.95 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 376.95 and 97.22 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 376.95 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/376.95 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 376.95 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 36,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,645.19/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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