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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 345.38 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 345.38 and 197.88 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 345.38 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/345.38 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 345.38 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 68,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,343.79/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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