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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 376.92 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 376.92 and 143.34 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 376.92 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/376.92 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 376.92 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 54,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027.71/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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