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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 373.98 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 373.98 and 188.48 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 373.98 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/373.98 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 373.98 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 70,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,487.75/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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