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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 375.90 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 375.90 and 189.74 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 375.90 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/375.90 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 375.90 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 71,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,321.39/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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