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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.21 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.21 and 140.30 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.21 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.21 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.21 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 52,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,922.56/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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