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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 376.22 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 376.22 and 141.05 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 376.22 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/376.22 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 376.22 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 53,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,063.24/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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