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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.17 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.17 and 96.14 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.17 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.17 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.17 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 36,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,069.30/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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