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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 375.57 and 67.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 375.57 and 67.81 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 375.57 = 67.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/375.57 = 67.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 375.57 × 67.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 25,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467.40/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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