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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 346.73 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 346.73 and 196.13 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 346.73 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/346.73 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 346.73 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 68,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,004.15/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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