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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 376.57 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 376.57 and 96.88 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 376.57 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/376.57 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 376.57 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 36,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,482.50/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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