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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 345.20 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 345.20 and 191.01 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 345.20 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/345.20 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 345.20 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 65,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,936.65/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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