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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.00, 374.91 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.00, 374.91 and 95.84 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.00 : 374.91 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.00/374.91 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.00x = 374.91 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.00x = 35,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930.90/250.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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