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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.82 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.82 and 191.36 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.82 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.82 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.82 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 66,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,176.86/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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