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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 375.80 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 375.80 and 142.59 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 375.80 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/375.80 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 375.80 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 53,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584.61/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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