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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 376.04 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 376.04 and 113.90 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 376.04 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/376.04 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 376.04 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 42,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828.51/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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