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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 376.51 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 376.51 and 196.93 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 376.51 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/376.51 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 376.51 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 74,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,143.74/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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