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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 374.79 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 374.79 and 141.92 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 374.79 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/374.79 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 374.79 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 53,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,190.20/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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