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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 345.20 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 345.20 and 193.50 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 345.20 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/345.20 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 345.20 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 66,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,794.96/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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