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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 344.88 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 344.88 and 197.64 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 344.88 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/344.88 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 344.88 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 68,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,162.08/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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