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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.16 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.16 and 105.90 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.16 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.16 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.16 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 39,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,729.44/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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