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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 375.78 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 375.78 and 106.25 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 375.78 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/375.78 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 375.78 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 39,926.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,926.63/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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