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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 374.58 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 374.58 and 105.36 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 374.58 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/374.58 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 374.58 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 39,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,465.75/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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