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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 374.99 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 374.99 and 195.97 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 374.99 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/374.99 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 374.99 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 73,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,484.92/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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