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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 375.24 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 375.24 and 195.90 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 375.24 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/375.24 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 375.24 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 73,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,509.52/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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