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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 376.20 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 376.20 and 96.66 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 376.20 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/376.20 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 376.20 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 36,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,363.49/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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