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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 373.74 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 373.74 and 188.57 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 373.74 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/373.74 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 373.74 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 70,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,476.15/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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