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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 375.99 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 375.99 and 106.38 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 375.99 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/375.99 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 375.99 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 39,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997.82/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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