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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 377.06 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 377.06 and 143.10 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 377.06 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/377.06 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 377.06 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 53,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,956.57/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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