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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 376.17 and 96.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 376.17 and 96.79 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 376.17 = 96.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/376.17 = 96.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 376.17 × 96.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 36,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409.49/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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