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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 375.26 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 375.26 and 103.93 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 375.26 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/375.26 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 375.26 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 38,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,999.31/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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