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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 375.04 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 375.04 and 96.04 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 375.04 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/375.04 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 375.04 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 36,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,017.66/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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