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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 344.95 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 344.95 and 188.02 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 344.95 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/344.95 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 344.95 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 64,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,857.50/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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