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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 376.13 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 376.13 and 189.46 is: 284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 376.13 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/376.13 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 376.13 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 71,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,261.59/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.81

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