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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 344.94 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 344.94 and 188.12 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 344.94 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/344.94 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 344.94 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 64,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,890.11/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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