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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 375.55 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 375.55 and 67.77 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 375.55 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/375.55 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 375.55 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 25,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.24/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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