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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.36 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.36 and 141.27 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.36 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.36 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.36 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 53,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,167.79/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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