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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.50, 373.54 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.50, 373.54 and 188.44 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.50 : 373.54 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.50/373.54 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.50x = 373.54 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.50x = 70,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,389.88/249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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