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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.64 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.64 and 97.72 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.64 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.64 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.64 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 36,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902.98/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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