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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 376.14 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 376.14 and 113.85 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 376.14 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/376.14 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 376.14 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 42,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,822.88/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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