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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.91 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.91 and 97.93 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.91 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.91 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.91 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 37,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,008.73/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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