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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 376.08 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 376.08 and 104.61 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 376.08 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/376.08 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 376.08 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 39,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,342.75/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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