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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 375.37 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 375.37 and 113.27 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 375.37 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/375.37 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 375.37 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 42,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.28/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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