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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.65 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.65 and 142.94 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.65 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.65 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.65 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 53,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,838.35/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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