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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.04 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.04 and 106.31 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.04 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.04 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.04 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 39,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,978.02/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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