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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 376.38 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 376.38 and 142.79 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 376.38 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/376.38 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 376.38 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 53,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,741.42/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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