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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.97 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.97 and 143.86 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.97 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.97 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.97 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 54,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374.76/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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