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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 376.12 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 376.12 and 96.72 is: 144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 376.12 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/376.12 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 376.12 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 36,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,378.33/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.99

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