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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 377.09 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 377.09 and 97.30 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 377.09 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/377.09 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 377.09 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 36,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,690.86/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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