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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 374.98 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 374.98 and 95.85 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 374.98 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/374.98 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 374.98 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 35,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,941.83/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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