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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 375.09 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 375.09 and 95.97 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 375.09 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/375.09 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 375.09 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 35,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,995.75/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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