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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 374.54 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 374.54 and 141.48 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 374.54 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/374.54 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 374.54 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 52,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,989.92/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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