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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 375.80 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 375.80 and 96.44 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 375.80 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/375.80 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 375.80 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 36,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239.79/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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