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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 375.44 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 375.44 and 104.10 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 375.44 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/375.44 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 375.44 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 39,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081.38/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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