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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 375.41 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 375.41 and 96.27 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 375.41 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/375.41 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 375.41 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 36,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,140.24/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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