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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.14 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.14 and 142.54 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.14 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.14 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.14 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 53,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615.00/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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