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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 375.08 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 375.08 and 95.92 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 375.08 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/375.08 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 375.08 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 35,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,977.67/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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