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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 345.24 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 345.24 and 194.94 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 345.24 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/345.24 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 345.24 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 67,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,301.09/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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