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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 375.27 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 375.27 and 96.22 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 375.27 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/375.27 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 375.27 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 36,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,108.48/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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