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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.77, 377.02 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.77, 377.02 and 143.37 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.77 : 377.02 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.77/377.02 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.77x = 377.02 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.77x = 54,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,052.64/251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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