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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 377.26 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 377.26 and 99.50 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 377.26 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/377.26 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 377.26 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 37,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,537.37/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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