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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.34 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.34 and 97.47 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.34 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.34 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.34 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 36,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,779.33/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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