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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 375.70 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 375.70 and 196.25 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 375.70 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/375.70 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 375.70 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 73,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,731.13/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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