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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 376.35 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 376.35 and 94.74 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 376.35 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/376.35 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 376.35 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 35,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,655.95/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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