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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 377.54 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 377.54 and 143.72 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 377.54 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/377.54 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 377.54 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 54,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260.05/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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