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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 375.98 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 375.98 and 106.28 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 375.98 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/375.98 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 375.98 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 39,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,959.15/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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