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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 376.71 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 376.71 and 142.71 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 376.71 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/376.71 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 376.71 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 53,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760.28/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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