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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 346.56 and 188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 346.56 and 188.81 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 346.56 = 188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/346.56 = 188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 346.56 × 188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 65,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,433.99/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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