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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 374.88 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 374.88 and 141.98 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 374.88 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/374.88 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 374.88 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 53,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225.46/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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