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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 375.30 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 375.30 and 105.96 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 375.30 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/375.30 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 375.30 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 39,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,766.79/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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