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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 374.93 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 374.93 and 95.82 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 374.93 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/374.93 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 374.93 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 35,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,924.27/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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