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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 375.31 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 375.31 and 94.08 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 375.31 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/375.31 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 375.31 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 35,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,308.69/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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