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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 375.60 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 375.60 and 142.20 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 375.60 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/375.60 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 375.60 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 53,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,410.32/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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