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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.88 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.88 and 143.71 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.88 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.88 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.88 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 54,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,305.13/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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