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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.42, 375.63 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.42, 375.63 and 186.34 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.42 : 375.63 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.42/375.63 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.42x = 375.63 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.42x = 69,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,994.89/250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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