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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 374.73 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 374.73 and 192.02 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 374.73 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/374.73 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 374.73 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 71,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,955.65/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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