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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 375.42 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 375.42 and 142.18 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 375.42 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/375.42 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 375.42 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 53,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,377.22/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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