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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 377.03 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 377.03 and 192.99 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 377.03 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/377.03 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 377.03 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 72,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,762.05/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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