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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.51, 375.95 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.51, 375.95 and 96.48 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.51 : 375.95 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.51/375.95 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.51x = 375.95 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.51x = 36,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271.66/250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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