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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 376.19 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 376.19 and 94.56 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 376.19 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/376.19 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 376.19 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 35,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573.00/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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