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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 374.63 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 374.63 and 189.54 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 374.63 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/374.63 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 374.63 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 71,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,006.42/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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