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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 375.71 and 67.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 375.71 and 67.85 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 375.71 = 67.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/375.71 = 67.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 375.71 × 67.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 25,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,491.11/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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