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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 376.74 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 376.74 and 143.12 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 376.74 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/376.74 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 376.74 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 53,919.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919.03/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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