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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 344.73 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 344.73 and 197.52 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 344.73 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/344.73 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 344.73 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 68,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,091.07/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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