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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 375.14 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 375.14 and 103.81 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 375.14 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/375.14 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 375.14 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 38,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942.82/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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