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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 376.09 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 376.09 and 96.80 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 376.09 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/376.09 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 376.09 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 36,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,403.39/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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