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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 345.03 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 345.03 and 193.37 is: 266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 345.03 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/345.03 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 345.03 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 66,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,718.45/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.61

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