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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 345.41 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 345.41 and 197.94 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 345.41 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/345.41 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 345.41 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 68,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,372.62/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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