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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 374.48 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 374.48 and 196.32 is: 293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 374.48 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/374.48 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 374.48 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 73,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,517.91/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.98

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