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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 375.15 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 375.15 and 105.74 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 375.15 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/375.15 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 375.15 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 39,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668.36/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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