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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 375.21 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 375.21 and 113.13 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 375.21 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/375.21 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 375.21 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 42,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447.51/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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