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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 377.14 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 377.14 and 105.32 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 377.14 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/377.14 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 377.14 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 39,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,721.06/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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