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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.57 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.57 and 67.77 is: 101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.57 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.57 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.57 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 25,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452.51/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.66

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