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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.57, 375.90 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.57, 375.90 and 106.21 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.57 : 375.90 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.57/375.90 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.57x = 375.90 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.57x = 39,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924.34/250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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