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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 374.81 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 374.81 and 195.84 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 374.81 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/374.81 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 374.81 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 73,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,401.81/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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