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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.66 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.66 and 144.32 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.66 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.66 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.66 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 54,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503.89/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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