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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 376.40 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 376.40 and 96.92 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 376.40 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/376.40 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 376.40 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 36,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,480.69/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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