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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 376.38 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 376.38 and 96.83 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 376.38 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/376.38 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 376.38 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 36,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446.25/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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