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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 376.02 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 376.02 and 195.57 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 376.02 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/376.02 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 376.02 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 73,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,538.23/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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