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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 345.23 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 345.23 and 188.16 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 345.23 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/345.23 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 345.23 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 64,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,957.54/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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