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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 376.19 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 376.19 and 106.54 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 376.19 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/376.19 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 376.19 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 40,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079.28/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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