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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 375.53 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 375.53 and 195.93 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 375.53 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/375.53 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 375.53 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 73,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,577.59/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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