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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.23 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.23 and 97.36 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.23 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.23 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.23 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 36,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,726.47/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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