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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 376.12 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 376.12 and 142.64 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 376.12 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/376.12 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 376.12 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 53,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649.76/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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