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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 375.72 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 375.72 and 106.24 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 375.72 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/375.72 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 375.72 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 39,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916.49/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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