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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 374.89 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 374.89 and 141.70 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 374.89 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/374.89 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 374.89 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 53,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,121.91/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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