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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.87, 374.50 and 188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.87, 374.50 and 188.81 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.87 : 374.50 = 188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.87/374.50 = 188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.87x = 374.50 × 188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.87x = 70,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,709.35/249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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