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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 373.87 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 373.87 and 188.53 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 373.87 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/373.87 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 373.87 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 70,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,483.95/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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