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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 344.99 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 344.99 and 191.07 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 344.99 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/344.99 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 344.99 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 65,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,916.28/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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