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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 375.44 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 375.44 and 140.58 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 375.44 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/375.44 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 375.44 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 52,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,778.65/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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