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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 375.99 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 375.99 and 142.72 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 375.99 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/375.99 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 375.99 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 53,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,661.29/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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