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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 377.50 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 377.50 and 97.56 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 377.50 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/377.50 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 377.50 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 36,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,830.18/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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