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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.67, 376.02 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.67, 376.02 and 96.68 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.67 : 376.02 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.67/376.02 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.67x = 376.02 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.67x = 36,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,354.55/250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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