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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 376.34 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 376.34 and 104.66 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 376.34 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/376.34 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 376.34 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 39,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,385.34/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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