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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 344.82 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 344.82 and 187.88 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 344.82 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/344.82 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 344.82 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 64,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,784.78/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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