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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 376.25 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 376.25 and 104.49 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 376.25 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/376.25 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 376.25 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 39,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,314.26/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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