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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.04 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.04 and 114.01 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.04 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.04 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.04 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 42,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871.67/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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