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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 375.55 and 67.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 375.55 and 67.75 is: 101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 375.55 = 67.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/375.55 = 67.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 375.55 × 67.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 25,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442.40/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.62

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