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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 345.14 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 345.14 and 194.61 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 345.14 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/345.14 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 345.14 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 67,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,167.70/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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