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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 377.27 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 377.27 and 105.29 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 377.27 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/377.27 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 377.27 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 39,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722.16/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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