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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.20, 373.92 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.20, 373.92 and 188.54 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.20 : 373.92 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.20/373.92 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.20x = 373.92 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.20x = 70,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,498.88/249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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