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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 375.56 and 67.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 375.56 and 67.80 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 375.56 = 67.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/375.56 = 67.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 375.56 × 67.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 25,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462.63/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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