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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 377.30 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 377.30 and 143.31 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 377.30 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/377.30 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 377.30 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 54,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,071.22/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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