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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 345.41 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 345.41 and 195.51 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 345.41 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/345.41 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 345.41 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 67,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,531.11/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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