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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 375.32 and 67.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 375.32 and 67.60 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 375.32 = 67.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/375.32 = 67.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 375.32 × 67.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 25,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,372.37/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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