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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 375.83 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 375.83 and 94.34 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 375.83 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/375.83 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 375.83 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 35,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453.85/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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