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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.60 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.60 and 96.29 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.60 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.60 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.60 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 36,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,166.52/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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