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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.75, 377.68 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.75, 377.68 and 97.63 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.75 : 377.68 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.75/377.68 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.75x = 377.68 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.75x = 36,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,872.90/251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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