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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 377.15 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 377.15 and 143.30 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 377.15 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/377.15 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 377.15 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 54,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,045.60/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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