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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 376.02 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 376.02 and 106.32 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 376.02 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/376.02 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 376.02 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 39,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,978.45/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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