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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 374.91 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 374.91 and 189.19 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 374.91 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/374.91 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 374.91 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 70,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,929.22/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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