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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.09 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.09 and 104.49 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.09 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.09 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.09 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 39,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,297.38/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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