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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 377.80 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 377.80 and 143.78 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 377.80 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/377.80 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 377.80 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 54,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,317.84/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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