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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 376.02 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 376.02 and 141.13 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 376.02 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/376.02 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 376.02 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 53,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067.70/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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