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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.35 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.35 and 106.63 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.35 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.35 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.35 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 40,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130.20/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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