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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 377.60 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 377.60 and 142.27 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 377.60 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/377.60 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 377.60 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 53,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,720.56/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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