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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 346.71 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 346.71 and 195.49 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 346.71 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/346.71 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 346.71 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 67,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,778.34/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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