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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 376.26 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 376.26 and 142.48 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 376.26 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/376.26 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 376.26 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 53,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,609.52/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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