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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.21 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.21 and 192.44 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.21 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.21 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.21 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 72,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,206.60/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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