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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 378.10 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 378.10 and 142.31 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 378.10 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/378.10 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 378.10 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 53,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808.53/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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