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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 344.83 and 191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 344.83 and 191.17 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 344.83 = 191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/344.83 = 191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 344.83 × 191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 65,919.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,919.90/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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