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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 377.28 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 377.28 and 97.40 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 377.28 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/377.28 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 377.28 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 36,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748.02/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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