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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 375.98 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 375.98 and 96.55 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 375.98 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/375.98 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 375.98 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 36,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299.45/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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