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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 375.37 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 375.37 and 105.98 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 375.37 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/375.37 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 375.37 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 39,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,781.71/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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