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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 375.06 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 375.06 and 141.81 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 375.06 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/375.06 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 375.06 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 53,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187.26/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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