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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 377.03 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 377.03 and 97.24 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 377.03 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/377.03 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 377.03 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 36,661.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,661.70/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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