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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 377.10 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 377.10 and 141.40 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 377.10 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/377.10 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 377.10 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 53,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,321.94/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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