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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 377.53 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 377.53 and 143.67 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 377.53 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/377.53 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 377.53 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 54,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,240.79/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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