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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 377.29 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 377.29 and 105.30 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 377.29 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/377.29 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 377.29 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 39,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726.75/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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