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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.27 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.27 and 141.91 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.27 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.27 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.27 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 53,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,253.10/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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