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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.60 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.60 and 191.59 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.60 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.60 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.60 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 66,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,212.64/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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