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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 345.02 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 345.02 and 188.03 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 345.02 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/345.02 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 345.02 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 64,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,873.17/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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