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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 376.17 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 376.17 and 142.55 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 376.17 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/376.17 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 376.17 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 53,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,621.15/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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