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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.69, 373.84 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.69, 373.84 and 188.63 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.69 : 373.84 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.69/373.84 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.69x = 373.84 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.69x = 70,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,517.90/249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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