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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 346.06 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 346.06 and 195.32 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 346.06 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/346.06 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 346.06 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 67,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,592.44/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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