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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.69, 376.09 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.69, 376.09 and 96.62 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.69 : 376.09 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.69/376.09 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.69x = 376.09 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.69x = 36,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,335.69/250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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