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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.31 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.31 and 194.74 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.31 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.31 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.31 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 67,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,244.32/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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