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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 377.20 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 377.20 and 105.26 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 377.20 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/377.20 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 377.20 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 39,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702.32/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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