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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 377.10 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 377.10 and 141.60 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 377.10 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/377.10 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 377.10 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 53,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,397.36/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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