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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 377.37 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 377.37 and 97.60 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 377.37 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/377.37 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 377.37 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 36,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,830.82/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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