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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 377.90 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 377.90 and 97.92 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 377.90 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/377.90 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 377.90 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 37,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,003.97/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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