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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.52 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.52 and 142.13 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.52 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.52 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.52 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 53,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656.92/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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