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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.83, 374.04 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.83, 374.04 and 188.78 is: 282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.83 : 374.04 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.83/374.04 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.83x = 374.04 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.83x = 70,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,609.40/249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.64

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