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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 377.79 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 377.79 and 143.74 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 377.79 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/377.79 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 377.79 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 54,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,303.53/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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