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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 375.03 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 375.03 and 196.02 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 375.03 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/375.03 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 375.03 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 73,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,513.38/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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