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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 373.95 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 373.95 and 189.17 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 373.95 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/373.95 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 373.95 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 70,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738.25/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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