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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.69 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.69 and 141.47 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.69 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.69 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.69 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 53,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,290.92/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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