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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.30 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.30 and 195.16 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.30 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.30 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.30 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 67,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388.75/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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