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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 376.11 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 376.11 and 106.47 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 376.11 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/376.11 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 376.11 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 40,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,044.43/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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