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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 346.30 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 346.30 and 193.20 is: 266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 346.30 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/346.30 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 346.30 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 66,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,905.16/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.87

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