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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 375.38 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 375.38 and 105.86 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 375.38 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/375.38 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 375.38 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 39,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735.32/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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