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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 374.84 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 374.84 and 196.17 is: 294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 374.84 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/374.84 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 374.84 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 73,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,532.36/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.09

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