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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.17 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.17 and 142.56 is: 213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.17 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.17 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.17 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 53,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,626.80/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.57

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