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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 376.21 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 376.21 and 141.26 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 376.21 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/376.21 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 376.21 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 53,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,141.72/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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