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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.31, 375.59 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.31, 375.59 and 96.35 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.31 : 375.59 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.31/375.59 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.31x = 375.59 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.31x = 36,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188.10/250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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