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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 374.85 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 374.85 and 95.87 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 374.85 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/374.85 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 374.85 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 35,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,935.35/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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