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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 375.24 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 375.24 and 113.28 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 375.24 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/375.24 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 375.24 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 42,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507.19/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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