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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 375.60 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 375.60 and 189.36 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 375.60 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/375.60 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 375.60 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 71,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,123.62/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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