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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 344.48 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 344.48 and 194.76 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 344.48 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/344.48 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 344.48 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 67,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,089.95/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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