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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 375.13 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 375.13 and 96.05 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 375.13 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/375.13 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 375.13 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 36,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,032.29/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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