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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.82, 376.22 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.82, 376.22 and 196.64 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.82 : 376.22 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.82/376.22 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.82x = 376.22 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.82x = 73,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,978.51/250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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