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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 375.41 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 375.41 and 96.29 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 375.41 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/375.41 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 375.41 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 36,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148.23/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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