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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 376.02 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 376.02 and 196.54 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 376.02 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/376.02 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 376.02 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 73,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,902.97/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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