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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 376 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 376 and 104.50 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 376 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/376 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 376 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 39,292
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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