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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 375.81 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 375.81 and 96.56 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 375.81 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/375.81 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 375.81 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 36,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,287.38/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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