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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 344.88 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 344.88 and 191.22 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 344.88 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/344.88 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 344.88 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 65,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,947.95/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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