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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.20 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.20 and 97.46 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.20 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.20 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.20 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 36,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,761.91/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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