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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 345.59 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 345.59 and 188.07 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 345.59 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/345.59 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 345.59 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 64,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,994.17/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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