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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 344.80 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 344.80 and 193.87 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 344.80 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/344.80 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 344.80 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 66,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,843.68/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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