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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.31, 345.26 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.31, 345.26 and 195.02 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.31 : 345.26 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.31/345.26 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.31x = 345.26 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.31x = 67,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,334.60/250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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