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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 377.67 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 377.67 and 95.65 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 377.67 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/377.67 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 377.67 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 36,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123.55/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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