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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 344.86 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 344.86 and 191.16 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 344.86 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/344.86 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 344.86 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 65,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,922.96/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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