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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 373.44 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 373.44 and 188.31 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 373.44 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/373.44 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 373.44 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 70,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,322.49/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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