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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.57, 375.72 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.57, 375.72 and 106.30 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.57 : 375.72 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.57/375.72 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.57x = 375.72 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.57x = 39,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,939.04/250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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