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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.65, 377.31 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.65, 377.31 and 143.29 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.65 : 377.31 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.65/377.31 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.65x = 377.31 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.65x = 54,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,062.86/251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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