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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 344.74 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 344.74 and 187.02 is: 257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 344.74 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/344.74 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 344.74 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 64,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,473.27/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.87

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