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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 376.05 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 376.05 and 193.29 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 376.05 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/376.05 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 376.05 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 72,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,686.70/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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