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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.16 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.16 and 143.40 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.16 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.16 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.16 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 54,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084.74/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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