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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 375.46 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 375.46 and 193.23 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 375.46 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/375.46 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 375.46 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 72,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,549.65/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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