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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 375.96 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 375.96 and 96.59 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 375.96 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/375.96 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 375.96 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 36,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,315.28/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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