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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.82, 376.32 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.82, 376.32 and 142.82 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.82 : 376.32 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.82/376.32 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.82x = 376.32 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.82x = 53,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,746.02/250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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