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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 375.32 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 375.32 and 104.01 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 375.32 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/375.32 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 375.32 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 39,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037.03/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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