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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 375.65 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 375.65 and 106.13 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 375.65 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/375.65 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 375.65 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 39,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,866.12/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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