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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 345.54 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 345.54 and 191.38 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 345.54 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/345.54 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 345.54 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 66,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,129.45/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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