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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.65 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.65 and 97.69 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.65 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.65 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.65 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 36,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892.63/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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