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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 346.17 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 346.17 and 191.85 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 346.17 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/346.17 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 346.17 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 66,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,412.71/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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