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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 376.47 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 376.47 and 142.86 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 376.47 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/376.47 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 376.47 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 53,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,782.50/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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