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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 376.06 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 376.06 and 96.75 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 376.06 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/376.06 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 376.06 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 36,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,383.81/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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