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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 377.30 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 377.30 and 107.14 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 377.30 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/377.30 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 377.30 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 40,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,424.33/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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