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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 374.67 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 374.67 and 195.78 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 374.67 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/374.67 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 374.67 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 73,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,352.89/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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