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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.77, 377.43 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.77, 377.43 and 97.66 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.77 : 377.43 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.77/377.43 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.77x = 377.43 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.77x = 36,859.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.57/251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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