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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.38 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.38 and 113.21 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.38 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.38 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.38 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 42,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494.96/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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