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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.16 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.16 and 143.44 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.16 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.16 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.16 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 54,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,099.83/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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