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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 376.12 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 376.12 and 106.37 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 376.12 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/376.12 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 376.12 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 40,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005.74/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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