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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 375.12 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 375.12 and 142.58 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 375.12 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/375.12 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 375.12 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 53,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482.73/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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