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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 375.36 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 375.36 and 196.08 is: 293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 375.36 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/375.36 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 375.36 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 73,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,600.59/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.74

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