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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 375.50 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 375.50 and 196.36 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 375.50 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/375.50 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 375.50 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 73,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,733.18/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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