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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 375.72 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 375.72 and 196.72 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 375.72 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/375.72 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 375.72 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 73,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,911.64/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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