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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 375.30 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 375.30 and 96.32 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 375.30 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/375.30 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 375.30 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 36,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149.83/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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