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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 375.44 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 375.44 and 142.43 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 375.44 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/375.44 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 375.44 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 53,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471.33/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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