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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 377.84 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 377.84 and 97.80 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 377.84 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/377.84 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 377.84 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 36,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952.75/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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