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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 374.22 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 374.22 and 195.75 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 374.22 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/374.22 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 374.22 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 73,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,253.57/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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