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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 377.77 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 377.77 and 143.69 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 377.77 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/377.77 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 377.77 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 54,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,281.77/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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