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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 376.33 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 376.33 and 97.05 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 376.33 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/376.33 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 376.33 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 36,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,522.83/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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