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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 373.50 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 373.50 and 195.39 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 373.50 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/373.50 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 373.50 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 72,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,978.17/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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