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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 375.16 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 375.16 and 104.02 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 375.16 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/375.16 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 375.16 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 39,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,024.43/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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