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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 373.68 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 373.68 and 188.25 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 373.68 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/373.68 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 373.68 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 70,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,345.26/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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