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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 374.78 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 374.78 and 192.46 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 374.78 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/374.78 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 374.78 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 72,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,130.16/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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