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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 375.28 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 375.28 and 95.98 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 375.28 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/375.28 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 375.28 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 36,019.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,019.37/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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