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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 376.16 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 376.16 and 143.32 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 376.16 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/376.16 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 376.16 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 53,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,911.25/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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