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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 374.46 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 374.46 and 189.42 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 374.46 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/374.46 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 374.46 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 70,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,927.39/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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