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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 345.49 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 345.49 and 195.05 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 345.49 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/345.49 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 345.49 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 67,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,387.82/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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