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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 345.40 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 345.40 and 193.76 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 345.40 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/345.40 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 345.40 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 66,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,924.70/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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