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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 345.18 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 345.18 and 197.76 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 345.18 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/345.18 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 345.18 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 68,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262.80/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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