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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.45 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.45 and 97.61 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.45 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.45 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.45 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 36,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840.75/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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