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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.36 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.36 and 141.93 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.36 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.36 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.36 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 53,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558.70/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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