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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 345.72 and 195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 345.72 and 195.61 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 345.72 = 195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/345.72 = 195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 345.72 × 195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 67,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,626.29/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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