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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 372.92 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 372.92 and 188.02 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 372.92 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/372.92 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 372.92 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 70,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,114.55/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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