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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 376.02 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 376.02 and 106.29 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 376.02 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/376.02 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 376.02 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 39,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967.17/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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